Decorative Covering

ABSTRACT

A decorative cover configured to conceal a button or an edge. The decorative cover provides a variety of fashion options for updating existing clothing. When concealing a button, the decorative cover comprises a cover component and a button engaging component attachable to a back of the button engaging component. The cover component may retain an outward facing ornamental button or other decorative element. The button engaging component is configured to secure the decorative cover to the button to update the look of a garment. When concealing an edge, the decorative cover comprises a trim component and an edge engaging component. The trim component fits around the edge to update the look of the edge and is held in place via a plurality of clips or an elastic band configured to engage buttons along the edge.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S.Provisional Application No. 63/024,944, which was filed on May 14, 2020and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention generally relates to fashion accessories, and morespecifically to decorative coverings configured to change the appearanceof buttons, clothing, footwear, or drapery. Accordingly, the presentspecification makes specific reference thereto. However, it is to beappreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equallyamenable to other like applications, devices and methods of manufacture.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Once an article of clothing is purchased, the user is limited to theoriginal configuration and look unless they have the article altered.People often buy accessories to wear with the clothing to achievedifferent looks and styles. For example, people wearing clothing withbuttons may desire to alter the look of the buttons. Changing up thelook of clothing requires removing the original buttons and sewing onnew ones. This entire process can be frustrating and time consuming.People may lack the skills to sew on new buttons and just end uppurchasing new and expensive clothing.

People are constantly looking for new fresh ways to update theirwardrobe in an economical manner. Existing garments have many featuresthat can potentially be modified, such as buttons, cuffs, collars,waists, necklines, trim, hemlines, or seams. Similarly, boots or shoeshave features such as edges or ends that can potentially be modified.Additionally, even curtains or draperies have features such as edges orends that can potentially be modified.

Therefore, there exists a long felt need in the art for a way to updateexisting clothing, shoes, or curtains. There is also a long felt needfor non-permanent alterations. Additionally, there is a long felt needin the art for a way to update clothing without needing special skills.Finally, there is a long felt need in the art for a way to easily changeup the look of clothing such as a dress, shirt, blouse, even pantswithout having to remove or replace the permanent features that arealready a part of the clothing.

The present invention provides users with a modified button covering,allowing users to interchange the appearance of a garment button withease, and enables users to alter the look of an outfit withoutcompletely removing buttons on the shirt, skirt, and more. The inventionalso features several pre-set buttonholes that correspond to theexisting buttons, attached to the button using elastic ties, fasteners,and other fastening means, and gives users a simple way to change theirstyle with various colors, designs, and styles of buttons. The inventionstays firmly in place until manually removed, eliminating the need toconstantly sew and re-sew buttons on the same outfit to alter its look.

SUMMARY

The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basicunderstanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summaryis not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identifykey/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its solepurpose is to present some concepts in a simplified form as a prelude tothe more detailed description that is presented later.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodimentthereof, comprises a decorative cover configured to conceal a button.The decorative cover is attachable to and covers a variety of buttons.The decorative cover comprises a cover component and a button engagingcomponent. The cover component comprises a front and a back. The covercomponent may be an ornamental button. The cover component may furthercomprise a decorative element attached to the front. The back maycomprise a hollow configured to accept the button so that the covercomponent sits flush on the surface retaining the button. The back ispositioned to face the button to be covered.

The button engaging component is attachable to the back of the covercomponent. The button engaging component is configured to secure thedecorative cover to the button. The button engaging component maycomprise an elastic band. The elastic band comprises a buttonhole. Thebuttonhole is configured to fit around and accept the button. Theelastic band is secured to a top and a bottom of the back of the covercomponent.

The button engaging component may comprise a pair of elastic cords. Eachelastic cord is attachable to the back of the cover component. Eachelastic cord is configured to extend horizontally around the button inopposing directions to engage the button. The button engaging componentmay comprise a pouch and a drawstring. The pouch is configured to fitover and partially encapsulate the button. The drawstring is configuredto tighten and hold the pouch in place over the button.

The button engaging component may comprise an attachment component. Theattachment component comprises a cover component attaching portion and abutton engaging portion. The button engaging portion is detachable fromthe cover component attaching portion. The cover component attachingportion is typically permanently attached to the back of the covercomponent. The button engaging portion is a strap with a buttonholeconfigured to fit around and accept the button. The button engagingportion is attachable to the cover engaging portion via a hook and loopfastening system.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in an additionalembodiment thereof, comprises a decorative cover configured to concealan edge. The decorative cover is attachable to and covers a variety ofedges on fabric products, such as cuffs, collars, waistbands, footwearopenings, curtains, and the like. The decorative cover comprises a trimcomponent and an edge engaging component. The trim component comprises acrease, an inside facing portion, and an outside facing portion. Thecrease separates an outside facing portion and an inside facing portionof the trim component. The trim component further comprises a pair ofends.

The edge engaging portion is attached to a back side of the outsidefacing portion of the trim component. The edge engaging portioncomprises a plurality of clips. The plurality of clips are configured toengage the edge and secure the decorative cover to the edge. The trimcomponent may further comprise a closure. The closure is used to connectthe pair of ends of the trim component once the plurality of clips havesecured the decorative cover in place over the edge.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in an additionalembodiment thereof, comprises a decorative cover configured to conceal abutton-lined edge. The decorative cover is attachable to and covers avariety of edges that have buttons such as along the front of a shirt ora blouse. The decorative cover comprises a trim component and an edgeengaging component. The trim component comprises a crease, an insidefacing portion, and an outside facing portion. The crease separates anoutside facing portion and an inside facing portion of the trimcomponent. The trim component further comprises a pair of ends.

The edge engaging portion is attached to a back side of the outsidefacing portion of the trim component. The edge engaging portioncomprises an elastic band. The elastic band comprises a plurality ofslits. The plurality of slits are configured to fit around and acceptthe buttons along the button-lined edge to secure the decorative coverto the edge.

To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certainillustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein inconnection with the following description and the annexed drawings.These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various waysin which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and is intendedto include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages andnovel features will become apparent from the following detaileddescription when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The description refers to provided drawings in which similar referencecharacters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and inwhich:

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of a decorativecover of the present invention configured to conceal a button inaccordance with the disclosed architecture.

FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of the decorative cover of the presentinvention configured to conceal a button in accordance with thedisclosed architecture.

FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of the decorative cover of thepresent invention configured to conceal a button in accordance with thedisclosed architecture.

FIG. 4A illustrates a front view of a button engaging component of thedecorative cover of the present invention configured to conceal a buttonin accordance with the disclosed architecture.

FIG. 4B illustrates front view of the button engaging component of thedecorative cover of the present invention configured to conceal a buttonengaging the button in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

FIG. 5 illustrates a front view of a plurality of the decorative coversof the present invention configured to conceal a button attached to ashirt in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

FIG. 6 illustrates a side view of the decorative cover of the presentinvention configured to conceal a button engaging the button inaccordance with the disclosed architecture.

FIG. 7A illustrates a rear view of the decorative cover of the presentinvention configured to conceal a button in accordance with thedisclosed architecture.

FIG. 7B illustrates a rear view of the decorative cover of the presentinvention configured to conceal a button engaging the button inaccordance with the disclosed architecture.

FIG. 8A illustrates a rear view of the decorative cover of the presentinvention configured to conceal a button in accordance with thedisclosed architecture.

FIG. 8B illustrates a rear view of the decorative cover of the presentinvention configured to conceal a button engaging the button inaccordance with the disclosed architecture.

FIG. 9 illustrates a perspective view of a button engaging component ofthe decorative cover of the present invention configured to conceal abutton in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

FIG. 10 illustrates a perspective view of a button engaging portion ofthe button engaging component of the decorative cover of the presentinvention configured to conceal a button in accordance with thedisclosed architecture.

FIG. 11 illustrates a side view of the decorative cover of the presentinvention configured to conceal a button in accordance with thedisclosed architecture.

FIG. 12 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of a decorativecover of the present invention configured to conceal an edge inaccordance with the disclosed architecture.

FIG. 13 illustrates a side view of the decorative cover of the presentinvention configured to conceal an edge in accordance with the disclosedarchitecture.

FIG. 14 illustrates a rear view of an outside facing portion and an edgeengaging component of the decorative cover of the present inventionconfigured to conceal an edge in accordance with the disclosedarchitecture.

FIG. 15 illustrates a perspective view of the decorative cover of thepresent invention configured to conceal an edge in accordance with thedisclosed architecture.

FIG. 16 illustrates a perspective view of the decorative cover of thepresent invention configured to conceal an edge in accordance with thedisclosed architecture.

FIG. 17 illustrates a perspective view of a plurality of the decorativecovers of the present invention configured to conceal an edge attachedto a pair of pants in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

FIG. 18 illustrates a perspective view of a plurality of the decorativecovers of the present invention configured to conceal an edge attachedto a shirt in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

FIG. 19 illustrates a perspective view of the decorative cover of thepresent invention configured to conceal an edge attached to a boot inaccordance with the disclosed architecture.

FIG. 20 illustrates a front view of the decorative cover of the presentinvention configured to conceal an edge in accordance with the disclosedarchitecture.

FIG. 21 illustrates a perspective view of a plurality of the decorativecovers of the present invention configured to conceal an edge attachedto a set of curtains in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, whereinlike reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout.In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerousspecific details are set forth in order to provide a thoroughunderstanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovationcan be practiced without these specific details. In other instances,well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form inorder to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments arediscussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are describedonly to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They do notintend as an exhaustive description of the invention or do not limit thescope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need nothave all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments,any of the features described herein from different embodiments may becombined.

The present invention comprises a unique button covering. The coveringallows users to interchange and alter the look of buttons without havingto remove current buttons and sew on new ones. The invention featuresseveral pre-set buttonholes that correspond to existing buttons. Thecover can be secured via elastic ties or fasteners. The cover can beapplied to shirts, blouses, skirts, pants, and more. Any type of covercan be created for altering the look of buttons. The elastic bands orfasteners are firmly secured to the existing button, changing its look.The cover is kept securely in place until manually removed. The coversmay be available in numerous colors, styles, and designs.

Referring initially to the drawings, FIGS. 1-11 illustrate a decorativecover 100 configured to conceal a button 10. The decorative cover 100 isattachable to and covers a variety of buttons of different sizes andshapes. The decorative cover 100 is used to temporarily change the lookof a piece of clothing without the need to cut off old buttons and sewon new ones.

As illustrated in FIG. 1, the decorative cover 100 comprises a covercomponent 110 and a button engaging component 130. As illustrated inFIG. 2, the cover component 110 comprises a front 112, a back 118, a top122, and a bottom 124. The cover component 110 may be an ornamentalbutton 114 designed to look like an original button as illustrated inFIG. 5. The cover component 110 may further comprise a decorativeelement 116 attached to the front 112 as illustrated in FIG. 3. Thedecorative element 116 may be of any configuration, such as a clothflower, lace, vinyl, leather, plastic, fringe, trimming, an ornamentaldesign, or the like.

As illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 6. the back 118 may comprise a hollow 120penetrating the back 118. The back 118 is positioned to face the button118 to be covered. The hollow 120 is configured to accept the button 10so that the cover component 110 sits flush on the surface or thematerial retaining the button 10.

The button engaging component 130 is attachable to the back 118 of thecover component 110. The button engaging component 130 is configured tosecure the decorative cover 110 to the button 10. As illustrated inFIGS. 2, and 4A-4B, the button engaging component 130 may comprise anelastic band 140. The elastic band 140 comprises a buttonhole 142 orslit. The buttonhole 142 is configured to fit around and accept thebutton 10. The elastic band 140 is typically secured to the top 122 andthe bottom 124 of the back 118 of the cover component 110, although itmay alternatively be secured side to side. The elastic band 140 istypically used for standard sized buttons typically ranging fromapproximately between ¼ and two inches in diameter.

As illustrated in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the button engaging component 130 maycomprise a pair of elastic cords 150. Each elastic cord 150 isattachable to the top 122 and the bottom 124 of the back 118 of thecover component 110. Each elastic cord 150 is configured to extendhorizontally around the button 10 in opposing directions to engage thebutton 10 and hold the decorative cover 100 in place over the button 10as illustrated in FIG. 7B. The pair of elastic cords 150 are typicallyused for larger buttons, large buttons with rhinestones, heavy buttons,or buttons with wire and see-through holes typically ranging fromapproximately up to three inches in diameter.

As illustrated in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the button engaging component 130 maycomprise a pouch 160 and a drawstring 162. The pouch 160 is a clothpouch and is configured to fit over and partially encapsulate the button10. Once the pouch 160 is positioned over the button 10, the drawstring162 is tightened to hold the pouch 160 in place over the button 10. Thedrawstring 162 may be embedded in a perimeter of the pouch 160 or may beattached to the outside of the pouch 162. The pouch 160 and drawstring162 are typically used for extra-large oversized buttons typicallyapproximately larger than two inches in diameter, or for fabric buttons.

As illustrated in FIGS. 9-11, the button engaging component 130 maycomprise an attachment component 170. The attachment component 170 istwo pieces and comprises a cover component attaching portion 172 and abutton engaging portion 174. The button engaging portion 174 isdetachable from the cover component attaching portion 172. The covercomponent attaching portion 172 is typically permanently attached to theback 118 of the cover component 110. The button engaging portion 174 isa strap or an elastic band with a buttonhole configured to fit aroundand accept the button 10. The button engaging portion 174 is attachableto the cover engaging portion 172 via a hook and loop fastening system176.

The hook and loop fastening system 176 comprises a cover attachmentportion element 178 attached to the cover component attaching portion172 and a button engaging portion element 180 attached to the buttonengaging portion 174. The cover attachment portion element 178 and thebutton engaging portion element 180 are the hooks and loops of the hookand loop fastening system 176. The attachment component 170 is typicallyused for smaller buttons approximately smaller than ¼ inches in diameterthat are commonly used with child and infant clothing.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in an additionalembodiment thereof as illustrated in FIGS. 12-15, comprises a decorativecover 200 configured to wrap over and conceal an edge or a corner. Theedge can be a straight or curved edge. The decorative cover 200 isattachable to and covers a variety of edges on fabric products andgarments, such as cuffs, collars, neck openings, waistbands, legopenings, arm openings, front openings in shirts and blouses, pocketopenings, footwear openings, hems, curtains, hats, head dressings,beading, comforters, bedspreads, bed shirts, pillow shams, furnituredressings and skirts, draperies, and the like as illustrated in FIGS.17-21. When applying the decorative cover 200 to beddings edges and hemsfor bed skirts, comforters or bedspreads, the lengths and width arerelative to standard sizes for beddings. When attaching the decorativecover 200 to sofa or chair dressings and skirts, standard sizes forlength of furniture is used.

The decorative cover 200 comprises a trim component 210 and an edgeengaging component 240. The trim component 210 comprises a crease 212,an inside facing portion 222, and an outside facing portion 214. Thecrease 212 is generally a V-shaped or U-shaped fold in the trimcomponent 210 that separates an outside facing portion 214 and an insidefacing portion 222 of the trim component 210. The trim component 210further comprises a pair of ends 228.

The outside facing portion 214 comprises a front side 216 and a backside 220. The front side 216 faces outward and may comprise a decorativeelement 218. The decorative element 218 may be buttons, lacing, flowers,assorted fabrics, or other decorative ornamentation. The inside facingportion 220 is positioned on the inside or back side of the fabrichaving an edge to be covered. The inside facing portion 220 comprises afront side 224 positional against the fabric and a back side 226.

The edge engaging portion 240 is configured to secure the decorativecover 200 to the edge. The edge engaging portion 240 is attached to theback side 220 of the outside facing portion 214 of the trim component210. The edge engaging portion 240 comprises a plurality of clips 242.The plurality of clips 242 are configured to engage the edge and securethe decorative cover 220 to the edge. The plurality of clips 242 mayhave toothed edges, be alligator clips, combs, lock slides, retractableclips, reversible clips, buckles, hair clips, or any other knownfastener for fabric. As illustrated in FIG. 15, the trim component 210may further comprise an interfacing 232. The interfacing 232 is a pieceof fabric, mesh, lining, underlining, vinyl, leather, rubber, foam, orpadding positional between the edge engaging portion 240 and the wearerto provide cushioning.

The trim component 210 may further comprise a closure 230 as illustratedin FIG. 20. The closure 230 is used to connect the pair of ends 228 ofthe trim component 210 once the plurality of clips 242 have secured thedecorative cover 200 in place over the edge. The closure 230 may bemagnetic or mechanical in construction. For example, when the decorativecover 200 is used to cover the foot opening in a boot as illustrated inFIG. 19, the pair of ends 228 are mated with the closure 230 to surroundthe opening.

As illustrated in FIG. 21, the decorative cover 200 may further comprisea plurality of weighted components 250. The plurality of weightedcomponents 250 are attachable to the trim component 210. For curtains ordrapery, the plurality of weighted components 250 are typicallydecorative pendants with clips on the back side that attach to the edgeof the curtain and create a more draped appearance.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in an additionalembodiment thereof as illustrated in FIGS. 16 and 18, comprises adecorative cover 200 configured to conceal a button-lined edge. Thedecorative cover 200 is attachable to and covers a variety of edges thathave buttons such as along the front of a shirt or a blouse. Thedecorative cover 200 comprises a trim component 210 and an edge engagingcomponent 240. The trim component 210 comprises a crease 212, an insidefacing portion 222, and an outside facing portion 214. The crease 212 isgenerally a V-shaped or U-shaped fold in the trim component 210 thatseparates an outside facing portion 214 and an inside facing portion 222of the trim component 210. The trim component 210 further comprises apair of ends 228.

The outside facing portion 214 comprises a front side 216 and a backside 220. The front side 216 faces outward and may comprise a decorativeelement 218. The decorative element 218 may be buttons, lacing, flowers,or other decorative ornamentation. The inside facing portion 220 ispositioned on the inside or back side of the fabric having an edge to becovered. The inside facing portion 220 comprises a front side 224positional against the fabric and a back side 226.

The edge engaging portion 240 is attached to a back side 220 of theoutside facing portion 214 of the trim component 210. The edge engagingportion 240 comprises an elastic band 244. The elastic band 244comprises a plurality of slits 246. The plurality of slits 246 arebuttonholes and are configured to fit around and accept the buttonsalong the button-lined edge to secure the decorative cover 200 to theedge.

Notwithstanding the forgoing, the decorative coverings 100 and 200 canby any suitable size, shape, and configuration as is known in the artwithout affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that itaccomplishes the above stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in theart will appreciate that the shape and size of the decorative coverings100 and 200 and their various components, as show in the FIGS. are forillustrative purposes only, and that many other shapes and sizes of thedecorative coverings 100 and 200 are well within the scope of thepresent disclosure. Although dimensions of the decorative coverings 100and 200 and their components (i.e., length, width, and height) areimportant design parameters for good performance, the decorativecoverings 100 and 200 and their various components may be any shape orsize that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits userneed and/or preference. As such, the decorative coverings 100 and 200may be comprised of sizing/shaping that is appropriate and specific inregard to whatever the decorative coverings 100 and 200 are designed tobe applied.

What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subjectmatter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivablecombination of components or methodologies for purposes of describingthe claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art mayrecognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimedsubject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter isintended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variationsthat fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in eitherthe detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to beinclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising”is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.

What is claimed is:
 1. A decorative cover configured to conceal abutton, the decorative cover comprising: a cover component comprising afront and a back; and a button engaging component attachable to the backof the cover component; and wherein the button engaging component isconfigured to secure the decorative cover to the button.
 2. Thedecorative cover of claim 1, wherein the cover component is anornamental button.
 3. The decorative cover of claim 1, wherein the covercomponent further comprises a decorative element attached to the front.4. The decorative cover of claim 1, wherein the back of the covercomponent comprises a hollow for accepting the button.
 5. The decorativecover of claim 1, wherein the button engaging component comprises anelastic band comprising a buttonhole.
 6. The decorative cover of claim5, wherein the elastic band is attached to the back of the covercomponent at a top and a bottom of the cover component.
 7. Thedecorative cover of claim 1, wherein the button engaging componentcomprises a pair of elastic cords attached to the back of the covercomponent at a top and a bottom of the cover component.
 8. Thedecorative cover of claim 7, wherein each of the pair of elastic cordsis configured to extend horizontally around the button in opposingdirections to hold the decorative cover in place over the button.
 9. Thedecorative cover of claim 1, wherein the button engaging componentcomprises a pouch and a drawstring.
 10. The decorative cover of claim 9,wherein the pouch is configured to partially encapsulate the button andthe drawstring tightens to hold the pouch in place over the button. 11.The decorative cover of claim 1, wherein the button engaging componentcomprises an attachment component comprising a cover component attachingportion and a button engaging portion separable from the cover componentattaching portion.
 12. The decorative cover of claim 11, wherein thecover component attaching portion is permanently attached to the back ofthe cover component and the button engaging portion comprises an elasticband comprising a buttonhole.
 13. The decorative cover of claim 12,wherein the cover component attaching portion is attachable to thebutton engaging portion via a hook and look fastening system.
 14. Adecorative cover configured to conceal an edge, the decorative covercomprising: a trim component comprising a crease separating an outsidefacing portion from an inside facing portion; and an edge engagingcomponent attached to a back side of the outside facing portion; andwherein the edge engaging component is configured to secure thedecorative cover to the edge.
 15. The decorative cover of claim 14,wherein the edge engaging component comprises a plurality of clips. 16.The decorative cover of claim 15, wherein the trim component furthercomprises an interfacing for cushioning the plurality of clips.
 17. Thedecorative cover of claim 14, wherein the trim component furthercomprises a closure for connecting a pair of ends of the trim component.18. The decorative cover of claim 14, further comprising a plurality ofweighted components attachable to an exterior of the trim component. 19.A decorative cover configured to conceal a button-lined edge, thedecorative cover comprising: a trim component comprising a creaseseparating an outside facing portion from an inside facing portion; andan edge engaging component attached to the trim component, the edgeengaging component comprising an elastic band comprising a plurality ofslits; and wherein the edge engaging component is configured to securethe decorative cover to the buttoned-lined edge.
 20. The decorativecover of claim 19, wherein the elastic band is attached to a back sideof the outside facing portion of the trim component.